BeastMode13's Dual Purpose P3D Build Journey

[beastmode13]

The brace is installed. Easy installation except it’s kind of difficult to get a wrench in there to tighten up the lock nut. I end up removing the brace to tighten the lock nut first before I install the brace back on. @MountainPass on the next batch perhaps you could consider shorten the aluminum brace to move the lock nut away from the firewall? Or not, since it’s a install and forget it part.

 

[MountainPass]

Your firewall must already be pushed out a fair bit from track use, usually there is more clearance there! The stud on the adjuster can flex a bit if it extends out too far so we tried to keep it as short as possible.

 

[beastmode13]

Your firewall must already be pushed out a fair bit from track use, usually there is more clearance there! The stud on the adjuster can flex a bit if it extends out too far so we tried to keep it as short as possible.

Good point. Maybe I could give it a full turn or two to push it back.

 

[beastmode13]

@MountainPass Can you make some mods to help me shave a few seconds off. I want to be like @Clivew ?

 

[MountainPass]

@MountainPass Can you make some mods to help me shave a few seconds off. I want to be like @Clivew ?

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Holy... I'm jealous!!!

 

[beastmode13]

Holy... I'm jealous!!!

It’s all your fault. I was never interested in any of the driving games/sims until you guys started the AC sessions. Then I went off the deep end.

 

[Clivew]

Lol, you just need to paint the sim rig MPP blue, that’s a guaranteed 2 secs a lap quicker!

 

[TexasTeslaRacing]

Schroth harness belt installed. One of the easiest installation to date.

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What do you all think about this anchor point for the Schroth 4pt harness? Acceptable or better up higher next to the OEM seat belt? This is driver side.

 

[Mash]

What do you all think about this anchor point for the Schroth 4pt harness? Acceptable or better up higher next to the OEM seat belt? This is driver side.

I wouldn't anchor seat belt to anything that wasn't designed for that purpose. Especially when it's not necessary at all.

 

[beastmode13]

What do you all think about this anchor point for the Schroth 4pt harness? Acceptable or better up higher next to the OEM seat belt? This is driver side.

That is fine too. I used that location for my previous cars.

 

[Mash]

That is fine too. I used that location for my previous cars.

I hope you didn't have a chance to test it, though.

 

[beastmode13]

What do you all think about this anchor point for the Schroth 4pt harness? Acceptable or better up higher next to the OEM seat belt? This is driver side.

I will switch to the rail location when I get a chance to reinstall it. Having the external anchor on the stationary bolt will provide the ability to cinch the belt tighter by moving the seat forward after the harness are clipped in.

 

[TexasTeslaRacing]

I will switch to the rail location when I get a chance to reinstall it. Having the external anchor on the stationary bolt will provide the ability to cinch the belt tighter by moving the seat forward after the harness are clipped in.[/QUOT

Good point locating it on the rail. It does make it much tighter. The trade off is if you’re a bigger person you might run out of lap belt slack and won’t be able to lock. I’m not a big person and I only have a few inches to spare before the lap belt runs would run out.The shoulder belts are not an issue.

 

[DrZoidberg]

Where did you buy the schroth harness? All I can find are the ones with the short belt adapter and not the latch mechanism I see in your photos on the driver side left anchor.

 

[MasterC17]

Where did you buy the schroth harness? All I can find are the ones with the short belt adapter and not the latch mechanism I see in your photos on the driver side left anchor.

Schroth Quick-Fit Pro 4 Point Harness

 

[beastmode13]

@DrZoidberg I got mine from ECS Tuning - Quick Fit Harness - Silver - Left

Order the BMW E90 version.

 

[Lunares]

Schroth Quick-Fit Pro 4 Point Harness

any idea why beastmode's links are so much cheaper?

also, these are all 4 point right? any real advantage for a tesla to go to 5 point? Not sure I've seen an aftermarket 5 point that goes in without changing the seat

 

[beastmode13]

any idea why beastmode's links are so much cheaper?

also, these are all 4 point right? any real advantage for a tesla to go to 5 point? Not sure I've seen an aftermarket 5 point that goes in without changing the seat

One is a Pro model, one is not. Pro version has a cam lock vs a traditional buckle. Schroth Parts - Page 1 - ECS Tuning

No point in getting 5pts with stock seats and without a roll cage that increase the integrity of the driver compartment.

 

[Lunares]

Different retailers have different mark ups. I have bought numerous things from ECS for my previous cars. ECS is a good retailer.
No point in getting 5pts with stock seats and without a roll cage that increase the integrity of the driver compartment.

BMWE90 right? So I could get this one if I wanted red?

Quick Fit Harness - Red - Left

 

[beastmode13]

BMWE90 right? So I could get this one if I wanted red?

Quick Fit Harness - Red - Left

Note the correction on the price difference. @MasterC17 link is to a Quick Fit Pro. My link is for Quick Fit, which is what I have.

Yes, BMW 3 series E90, 91, 92, 93, same chassis.